I still love the theory a Year 6 child proposed to me that David Attenborough is actually God and he got fed up with people not noticing the amazing things he'd created, so he made documentaries to show off.

Ellis was in tears at the end of his swimming lesson today when they handed out the end of term badges. "They didn't come!" he repeated over again. It took ages for us to realise he'd expected swimming badgers. To be be fair, I'm disappointed now, too.

Early morning sandcastles and sausage sandwiches on the beach. #LoveWorthing #SundayMorning

The 4:3 ratio and side black bars are always the first sign that our wives are out.

Ellis was in tears at the end of his swimming lesson today when they handed out the end of term badges. "They didn't come!" he repeated over again. It took ages for us to realise he'd expected swimming badgers. To be be fair, I'm disappointed now, too.

It went downhill after that promising police procedural opening.

My favourite fact of the day: In 1989, PepsiCo briefly became the 6th largest naval power in the world when it acquired 17 Soviet submarines, a frigate, a destroyer, and a cruiser as part of a barter with the USSR in a deal for cola. www.bbc.co.uk/news/busines...

Labour hopefuls line up to seize the leadership. #DoctorWho

The view from Starmer's window at Chequers this weekend. #DoctorWho

Prime Minister declares 'full confidence' in the Daleks.

Starmer and Streeting meet for a coffee and a friendly chat before the King's speech.

It feels odd tonight not watching Eurovision. It's been my FA Cup final since I was a child, but the involvement of the Israeli state broadcaster, sponsors and Israel's current government means I'll not watch. It'll make absolutely no difference to Israel, but it will make me feel better.

A fascinating debate in the radio this evening asked if the union disputes of the 1970s ever achieved anything. I was disappointed that no one pointed out that they gave us at least 27 different versions of Shada. #DoctorWho

The French for 'Fire Engines' is Les Dennis.

Colin the House Dalek has been checking his Drogna before going to Arg on holiday, but how many Drogna has he got? #TheAdventureGame

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today, here's his memo from December 1966 as Controller of BBC2 to Dennis Scuse at Television Enterprises, turning down the idea that Terry Nation's planned colour Dalek series could find a home on his channel.

Brighton's Naked Bike Ride has been cancelled as it clashes with an far-right rally. A police spokesman says there would be too many tits and knobs for them to handle on one day. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Optimistic life advice from the carpark machine at Worthing hospital.

Sarah Ferguson and P Doddy.

I still love the theory a Year 6 child proposed to me that David Attenborough is actually God and he got fed up with people not noticing the amazing things he'd created, so he made documentaries to show off.

Going to treat himself to some lovely swan & chips like all them immigrants do?

Rory and Colin the House Dalek, water pistols fully-filled, ready to 'welcome' any last minute Reform canvassers before tomorrow's elections.

If you are taking your emotional support Dalek to the polling station tomorrow, please remember to leave them outside and bring along your photo ID. Your vote really does count. #DaleksAtPollingStations #DogsAtPollingStations #DoctorWho

Watching a news report on German news channel DM, and I thought the Ukrainian war correspondent looked like a grown up Hannah Martin from Neighbours. Just checked and it is former actress and now highly regarded reporter Rebecca Ritters www.dw.com/en/rebecca-r...

The whole 'May the 4th be with you' thing brings me mixed emotions. Such happy memories of my dad taking me to see Star Wars at the cinema in early 1978, but it's also the date 2 yrs ago that he took his own life, broken by my mum's death a couple of months earlier. 2 yrs today - it's still tough

Most people measure their kids' heights from year to year with a chart on the wall. We use Timelords. #DoctorWho

"How does K9 do a poo when he hasn't got a bumhole?" was one of the many insightful questions 3 yr-old Ellis asked today. 😁

Rory and Sylvester McCoy got on like a house on fire today. Rory made him a loom band bracelet in the morning (which he was still wearing this evening) and Sylv played the spoons on Rory's head - a fair exchange! Always meet your heroes! #DoctorWho

Look Who popped out of the Tardis to say hello! He's promised to play the spoons with Rory later. #DoctorWho

Knock, knock! Who's there? #DoctorWho

Ellis, rushing to show Sylvester McCoy his Ace and Doc t-shirt at Spearhead this morning. #DoctorWho

My son asked for, "Some of that dalek yogurt," this morning. My wife was confused. Being the font of all knowledge, I showed her a Dalek comic. I suspect she'll now buy a different brand. #DoctorWho

You can always rely on Eric Saward to be a happy little ray of sunshine when talking about Doctor Who 😁 #DoctorWho

Model railway chums - would any of you like to have any of these sets? They're all still sealed apart from one on the far left and I'd love for for them to have a good home. DM me with your name and address and I can pop them in the post. All we ask is a pic of the completed models.

Everyone goes on about Desmond Morris' 'The Naked Ape', but few remember the sequel, 'The Semi-Naked Ogron'. #DoctorWho @gruntleigh.bsky.social

I know some of my mutuals have a passion for railways, so, before we flog them, are any of you interested in any volumes of my dad's collection of railway magazines, as pictured, for a donation to charity? He'd have wanted them to go someone who appreciated them as much as he did.

The group who threw a dessert at the crown jewels have been taken into custardy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I accidentally made a poem in the shape of a dalek @dobbersw.bsky.social

The Dalek Who Came To Tea. (Ellis giving Colin the House Dalek a caffeinated beverage may not have been the best idea, but at least he clears up afterwards) #DoctorWho #Dalek

Wishing Peter Davison a very happy birthday - pictured here in what must be the pinnacle of his career - meeting us. 😁 #DoctorWho

1/6 Loved these memories of Kenny. His eagerness to involve everyone and ensure they got paid matches a tale I was told at a dear friend's funeral a couple of years ago. During Carol's eulogy, it was mentioned that she'd been on the Kenny Everett's show. She apparently got paid more because Kenny

A brilliant interview with Graham Garden. It's such a delight to have a podcast team who are not only hugely knowledgeable but also take the time to let their guest talk.

Happy birthday, Peter Davison - played here by Kylie Minogue #DoctorWho

Wishing Peter Davison a very happy birthday - pictured here in what must be the pinnacle of his career - meeting us. 😁 #DoctorWho

Finally got to the cinema to watch 'The Magic Faraway Tree' this afternoon. Delighted to report that it's a rather beautiful modern update which kept our kids enthralled from start to finish and put a blooming great big smile on my face with some of its references to the books.

It was only a matter of time before the Autons teamed up with Lego. #DoctorWho

Rory's Easter bonnet has just won first prize at the local horticulture show! Proud parent moment.